Vintage Red Clay Easter Island Moai Head Pendant

Made of unglazed red clay, these dramatic and mysterious Easter Island Moai-esque pendants measures 2 to 2-1/2 inches long (depending on the design) 1 inch wide, and ½ inch thick.  Please note that these pendants are roughly hewn, with all of the imperfections of clay which has been shaped by hand.

The pendants have a small 2mm hole drilled horizontally through the top of the head so that it can easily be used as a pendant and have a flat back so that can be attached to a shrine or nicho with ease if you choose not to wear it.  Would also make an excellent head for an assemblage doll.

Since these is are unglazed, they could also be handpainted to make it uniquely your own.

Will be sent in a box and wrapped securely to prevent breakage since these are somewhat fragile.  Shipping reflects this consideration.

Please note that according to Wikipedia, the moai are monolithic human figures carved by the Rapa Nui people from rock on the Chilean Polymesian Easter Island between the years of 1250 and 1500.  The moai are characterized by their disproportionately large heads and are believed to be the representative of deified ancestors.

For more on the Easter Island Moai, please see Wikipedia here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moai